Salty Dog 9177 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #234058, LRV 5 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Time's Current from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #234058 · 9177
Salty Dog
5%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Salty Dog in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Salty Dog in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsSalty Dog
Nearly identical
ValsparTime's Current
Time's Current
Valspar
Nearly identical
Marine Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
New Navy Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Beyond the Stars
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Blazer Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Still Waters Run Deep
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Singing The Blues
PPG
Very similar
Star-Studded
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Ocean Blue
RAL
Very similar
Fountain Pen
Kilz
Visible difference
Hague Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Petal .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Salty Dog
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Salty Dog
#234058
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#41436D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Salty Dog
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Salty Dog Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Salty Dog — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Salty Dog have?
Salty Dog by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Salty Dog in your own space before committing.
What colors match Salty Dog from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Salty Dog are Time's Current by Valspar (a near-identical match), Marine Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), New Navy Blue by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Salty Dog's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Salty Dog?
Salty Dog has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 4.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Salty Dog's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.